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These quizzes are about the stage musical 'Hairspray', with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Mark Shaiman, and book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. Based on the 1988 John Waters film, it follows Tracey Turnblad as she fulfills her dream of appearing on a television teenage dance show.
6 Hairspray quizzes and 70 Hairspray trivia questions.
1.
  "Hairspray" on Broadway    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This show is awesome--but the songs are even better! I'll give you a lyric, and you tell me the song.
Easier, 10 Qns, HogwartsHottie, May 30 14
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2.
  "Hairspray" Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I've seen "Hairspray: the Musical" three times and I love it. How much do you remember?
Average, 10 Qns, ClareyBeary18, Jan 30 08
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ClareyBeary18
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3.
  Who sang it? -- "Hairspray"    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Lyrics are the easy part, but how well do you know who sang them? These are from "Hairspray", the Broadway version.
Tough, 20 Qns, IrishAngel24, Aug 29 10
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IrishAngel24
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4.
  Hairspray!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Enjoy my quiz about the musical "Hairspray". All questions are about the lyrics!
Average, 10 Qns, Musicallvr8, Oct 17 08
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5.
  "Hairspray" Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm a big fan of the show, so show me that you are too! All answers were taken from libretto.musicals.ru ENJOY!
Average, 10 Qns, signlang27, Dec 06 14
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  "Hairspray" Script!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You might know all of the lyrics of the Original Broadway Cast Recording, but what about the script?
Difficult, 10 Qns, PennyPingleton, Mar 13 08
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trivia question Quick Question
How many "nicest kids in town" are there in the stage musical?

From Quiz ""Hairspray" Quiz"





Hairspray Trivia Questions
1. Who sang this? "Look at my hair. What 'do' can compare with mine today?"

From Quiz Who sang it? -- "Hairspray"

Answer: Tracy

This is from "Good Morning Baltimore." Tracy sings this on her way to school; it's about her dreams of being a star. Tracy is the main character of the play.

2. What is the first spoken line that is NOT on the Original Broadway Cast soundtrack?

From Quiz "Hairspray" Script!

Answer: Hurry, Penny, Hurry...

This line is said by Tracy in the middle of the "Nicest Kids in Town."

3. What is the name of the main character?

From Quiz "Hairspray" Quiz

Answer: Tracy

Tracy Turnblad! The pleasantly plump star who yearns to be a dancer on TV while integrating the Corny Collins show and getting the hunky Link Larkin to be her guy.

4. Here's the lyric, tell me the song: "Lancelot had Guinevere/ Mrs. Claus has old St. Nick/ Romeo had Juliet/ and Liz, well..."

From Quiz "Hairspray" on Broadway

Answer: It Takes Two

This song is sung by the gorgeous Link to Tracy Turnblad after she's accepted on the Corny Collins Show.

5. In "I Know Where I've Been", fill in the missing word. "There's a road I've been traveling, _____ so many on the way."

From Quiz Hairspray!

Answer: lost

"I Know Where I've Been", is a great song. I guess they do know where they have been!

6. Which character sang this? "Nice white kids who like to lead the way."

From Quiz Who sang it? -- "Hairspray"

Answer: Corny

This is from "The Nicest Kids in Town." This is the theme of the Corny Collins show. Corny is the host of a popular television show.

7. In the dodgeball scene, who says the line "Look, special ed. Snicker Snicker Sneer Sneer?"

From Quiz "Hairspray" Quiz

Answer: Fender

Fender also stuffs his pants with socks earlier in the show.

8. Here's the lyric, tell me the song: "Once I used to fidget/ 'cause I sat at home/ But now I'm just like Gidget/ and I gotta get to Rome!" The song is: "Mama, I'm a _____ _____ now

From Quiz "Hairspray" on Broadway

Answer: Big Girl

This is sung by Tracy, Amber, Penny, and their moms. Tracy wants more than anything to audition for the Corny Collins Show, but her mother won't let her. "MOTHER!"

9. Which woman sang, "But now that I'm a woman, I like bigger men, and I don't need a Barbie doll to show me how."?

From Quiz Who sang it? -- "Hairspray"

Answer: Amber

This is from "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now." Amber sings this about her mom now allowing her to be with boys. Tracey and Penny also sing about their woes with their mothers. Amber is the bad girl, and gets into several fights with Tracy.

10. What is the following line: "Special Ed? What do you do in Special Ed?

From Quiz "Hairspray" Script!

Answer: We do musicals!

This line is said by Stooie.

11. Why does Brenda leave the Corny Collins show?

From Quiz "Hairspray" Quiz

Answer: She is pregnant

"How long will you be gone, Brenda?" "Nine months."

12. Here's the lyric, tell me the song: "Penny, I can't take/ all this waiting/ I've lost my man/ plus, my hair's deflating!"

From Quiz "Hairspray" on Broadway

Answer: The Big Dollhouse

After trying to get the Corny Collins Show integrated, the producers call the police, and get Tracy and her friends sent to jail--well, the "Big Dollhouse" as they call it.

13. Who sings "Won't go all the way, but I'll go pretty far!"?

From Quiz Who sang it? -- "Hairspray"

Answer: Tracy

This is from "I Can Hear The Bells." Tracy is dreaming about Link. Link is the hottest guy on the Corny Collins show, and he later dates Tracy.

14. How does Tracy break out of jail?

From Quiz "Hairspray" Script!

Answer: She and Link make a blowtorch.

Such a funny little invention! I did this scene with some friends in a talent show! "Link, what a special night! Your ring! And our very own blowtorch!"

15. Who says the line "We can't get lazy when things get crazy?"

From Quiz "Hairspray" Quiz

Answer: Motormouth Maybelle

"So you tried once and failed. You weren't the first to try and you won't be the last. And I've been lookin' at that door a lot longer than you." Motormouth is full of rhyming advice.

16. Here's the lyric, tell me the song: "Someday the world's gonna see/ Baltimore and me!" The song is: "______ ______ Baltimore"

From Quiz "Hairspray" on Broadway

Answer: Good Morning

During this opening song, Tracy introduces us to her lovely hometown of Baltimore.

17. Who sings this? "A tycoon I wed, so cuddly and funny."

From Quiz Who sang it? -- "Hairspray"

Answer: Velma

This is from "(The Legend Of) Miss Baltimore Crabs." Velma talks about her past life. Velma is Amber's mother.

18. Who speaks the line: "I'm a pretty girl, Mama!"?

From Quiz "Hairspray" Script!

Answer: Penny

My favorite line in the play! Kerry Butler is amazing! "Penny, I hardly recognize you done up like that" "I'm a pretty girl, Mama."

19. How many "nicest kids in town" are there in the stage musical?

From Quiz "Hairspray" Quiz

Answer: 10

"I'm Amber" "Brad" "Tammy" "Fender" "Brenda" "Shelly" "Sketch" "I.Q." "LuAnne" "and I'm...Link" "Whooo!"

20. Here's the lyric, tell me the song: "My mother starts to cry/ but I can't see 'cause Link and I/ are French kissin'!"

From Quiz "Hairspray" on Broadway

Answer: I Can Hear the Bells

Just before this song, Link has bumped Tracy, and she's star-struck. She dreams that Link is falling in love with her. And, of course, those bells she keeps hearing? Their wedding bells...

21. From "Nicest Kids In Town", fill in the missing lyrical word. "Now every afternoon you turn your t.v. on and we know you turn the sound up when your ________ are gone, yeah!"

From Quiz Hairspray!

Answer: parents

"Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na!" "And then you twist and shout for your favorite star!" I love this song!

22. Who crooned this? "Romeo had Juliet, and Liz, well she has her Dick."

From Quiz Who sang it? -- "Hairspray"

Answer: Link

This is from "It Takes Two." Link sings this during one of the shows. This is incorrect though. At the time the play takes place (1961), Elizabeth Taylor was still married to Eddie Fisher, not Richard Burton.

23. Complete the line: "...but Tracy, if I don't kiss you now, I just may_________"

From Quiz "Hairspray" Script!

Answer: bust a gut

I love this line! It's so funny! "This may not be the right moment since we're on national TV and all, but Tracy, if I don't kiss you now, I just may bust a gut." "Well, I certaintly wouldn't want you to hurt yourself."

24. What is Seaweed's little sister's name?

From Quiz "Hairspray" Quiz

Answer: Little Inez

Little Inez is Seaweed's feisty little sister who knows that it's not fair that everyone can't dance together on TV.

25. Here's the lyric, tell me the song: "And tell your mother/ she should smother/ with 'ultra-clutch' faithfully" The song is: "(It's) __________"

From Quiz "Hairspray" on Broadway

Answer: Hairspray

Why is the show titled "Hairspray", you ask? Because the Corny Collins show is having a contest, and whoever wins will be named Miss Teen Hairspray, since the show's sponsor is "Ultra-Clutch Hairspray".

26. Which character sang "'Cause a little touch of lipstick, never hurt no one."?

From Quiz Who sang it? -- "Hairspray"

Answer: Judine

This is from "Welcome To The 60s." This is about getting Edna into the new decade. Judine is one of the Dynamites, a black girl group that keeps helping in the chorus.

27. What does Mrs. Pingleton say when she walks in on her daughter and Seaweed?

From Quiz "Hairspray" Script!

Answer: Oh my God! Colored people in the house. I'll never sell it now!

"Oh, Tracy! Oh, Link! Oh, Seaweed! Oh, Penny! OH my God! Colored people in the house. I'll never sell it now!"

28. Who does Penny love?

From Quiz "Hairspray" Quiz

Answer: Seaweed

From the first time Penny and Seaweed see each other, they know they can't live "Without Love". :)

29. Here's the lyric, tell me the song: "In my ivory tower/ life was just a Hostess snack/ but now I've tasted chocolate/ and I'm never going back!"

From Quiz "Hairspray" on Broadway

Answer: Without Love

Penny (Tracy's best friend) falls in love with Seaweed, who is a negro, and since it's the early 60's, her mother does not approve. But who cares? Penny's in love! And Seaweed has the coolest name EVER!

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